[Bottrop, Germany – August 17, 2026] – The date is set: The GamingUp Showcase 2026 will officially premiere on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM CEST, bringing more than 35 upcoming games from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to an international audience.

Created as a dedicated stage for the DACH games industry, the GamingUp Showcase brings together independent developers, established studios and publishers, including Ivy Juice Games, Assemble Entertainment and astragon Entertainment, in one digital presentation. Viewers can expect World Premieres, exclusive gameplay, release date reveals, developer insights and further announcements throughout the show.

Watch the GamingUp Showcase 2026

Sunday, August 23, 2026 08:00 PM CEST / 06:00 PM UTC / 02:00 PM EDT / 11:00 AM PDT

The GamingUp Showcase 2026 will be broadcast live on the official GamingUp YouTube and Twitch channels, alongside co-streams from participating media partners and content creators.

What to expect




35+ upcoming games
World Premieres
Exclusive Gameplay
Release Date Reveals
Developer Insights
Indie Studios & Publishers
Games from Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Further information about the GamingUp Showcase 2026 is available at gamingup.de.  

 

The official Showcase broadcast will be streamed live on the GamingUp YouTube and Twitch channels, alongside co-streams from our official media partners and content creators worldwide.

Interested in becoming an Official Media Partner or Co-Streamer?

Register here: https://forms.gle/cwnuLSzJ7i2DxWqi9 Confirmed Media Partners:

GamesPress, MotekGames, NinaMeep, The World of Gaming, ReGame It, Tribe Games